JLPT N1 Advanced
案の定
Just as feared or sure enough, usually with a negative outcome.
Readings
Adverb
"Just as I feared" / "Sure enough"
Indicates that a specific event occurred exactly as predicted, predominantly used for negative or undesirable outcomes.
Example
A 山田 さん 、 また 会議 に 遅刻 だ ね 。
B うん 、 案の定 だ 。
[A:] Yamada is late for the meeting again. [B:] Yep, I'm not surprised.
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